Health hazards and protective measures of medical radiation
10.13491/j.issn.1004-714X.2023.05.022
- VernacularTitle:医疗照射的健康危害与防护
- Author:
Peng LI
1
;
Boqiang ZHU
1
;
Bomin MAO
1
;
Keren XU
1
Author Information
1. Department of Medical Devices, Yixing People’s Hospital, Yixing 214200 China.
- Publication Type:ReviewArticles
- Keywords:
Ionizing radiation;
Medical radiation;
Radiation safety;
Radiation protection;
Health hazards
- From:
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health
2023;32(5):590-594
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Ionizing radiation has been widely used for diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Nevertheless, radiation exposure may increase the risk of skin, cardiovascular system, hematological system, and metabolic disorders, and even the risk of cancers. Rational use of ionizing radiation improves prognosis and facilitates biomedical research, while misuse or overuse may result in serious consequences. Scientific and objective assessment of health hazards of medical radiation and establishment of effective protective interventions are of great importance to control the risk of radiation exposure. This article reviews the health hazards and protective measures of medical radiation.
